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Basement of the Week:
Mediterranean Wine Cellar Style in Michigan
Drop in on a converted basement that evokes an old-world feel with its new kitchen, dining room and media room
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This homeowner wanted the walk down into her condominium's basement to take her far away — all the way to Europe. "The owner wanted to create a cozy Mediterranean wine cellar look," says Lisa Whelan of M.J. Whelan Construction. A series of elliptical archways separate the spaces, and warm neutrals, tiles that resemble tumbled stone and Venetian plaster wall treatments lend old-world style. Once a yucky concrete wasteland, the basement is now a favorite spot for cozying up and entertaining.
Basement at a Glance
Who lives here: An interior designer
Location: Milford, Michigan
Size: About 1,500 square feet
Estimated cost: $67,000
mediterranean basement by M.J. Whelan Construction
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The homeowner is an interior designer, so she had a lot of the materials and finishes picked out before construction began. A ceramic tile floor with a stone look, a French country–style dining table and chairs, and a chandelier fashioned from green wine bottles add to the South European wine cellar look.
Chandelier: Pottery Barn
Basement of the Week: Mediterranean Wine Cellar Style in Michigan
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This basement was a typical raw basement space.
family room by M.J. Whelan Construction
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"The homeowner has friends over frequently for cards, wine tastings and Bunko," Whelan says. A bar with comfortable bar stools between the dining area and kitchen provides a good perch for tastings.